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Auto insurance claims regarding deer-vehicle crashes on the rise

Auto Insurance claims on the rise with deer collisions

Adjusters and body shops in North Carolina have been especially busy this season. Although drivers in North Carolina have always needed to remain aware of deer near the roads, this year is proving to be an especially problematic one for auto insurance claims involving collisions between vehicles and the animals. This time of year presents a dangerous combination of hormonal deer and vehicle traffic at dusk and dawn. According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Park and Recreation natural resources manager, Chris Matthews, “This is the time of year when the deer get…

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Do you know what to do if you hit an animal while driving?

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Hitting an animal while you’re driving in your car can do a surprising amount of damage to both your car, depending on the size of the animal and how fast the car was travelling when the animal was struck. If you have comprehensive coverage as a part of your auto insurance policy, once you pay the deductible, the repairs to your vehicle will be covered. That said, the best thing that you can do beyond making certain that you have adequate insurance is to know how to avoid hitting an…

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